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In Search of Scar Prevention for Patients with Ocular Pemphigoid: "The MMP Oral Disulfiram Study"

Writer: Ingrid ThompsonIngrid Thompson

Updated: Mar 6

Still Recruiting
Still Recruiting

Professor Saaeha Rauz and her team from the Academic Unit of Ophthalmology, at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, University of Birmingham presents the long journey of The Pemphigoid Study Group in search of a better understanding of the biological process that cause scarring in ocular pemphigoid, and how these processes might be altered to change the course of the condition.  They also answer questions from patients about what is involved for patients who participate in the 6 week trial.


Slide from the presentation
Slide from the presentation

In a patient and public engagement evening held by PEM Friends with the University of Birmingham, we are now delighted to share a recording of part of the event held via zoom on 23rd January 2025. Click here for more details and a recording from the event.


You can hear about this trial and the questions raised by potential participants in the recording.


Slide from the presentation
Slide from the presentation

If you are interested in being part of the trial, you can contact the research team at swbh.eye-research@nhs.net or 07855514811. Or speak to your ophthalmologist.










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